Working in Cybersecurity

Gusington · April 25, 2012, 08:22:44 PM

In my never ending search for the perfect career, I have discovered cybersecurity as a potential path.

My plans to pursue a Masters in Public Health/Emergency Management are on hold until I hear definitively from the power company because I can get them to pay for it.

So I've been checking out a few cybersecurity programs and have been discussing the basics of a distance learning program for a masters in cybersecurity with a university in Florida.

Anyone work in the industry? Anyone got pros/cons? My current job as a intranet communications manager ties into cybersecurity at a basic level.

Thanks all.

Gusington · May 30, 2012, 10:35:14 AM

Since this thread really set the boards on fire I am posting again.

I have secured funding through my employer for my first certification on the road to a cyber-security specialist, and will not be going for the degree because it doesn't seem necessary. I can get 3-4 certifications which would amount to the same thing.

Anyone have any thoughts? I know a lot of you work in IT fields so any suggestions would be welcome. I am going to get my certifications through this vendor:

http://www.comptiastore.com/category_s/158.htm

Tpek · May 30, 2012, 10:38:54 AM

Quote from: Gusington on May 30, 2012, 10:35:14 AM
Since this thread really set the boards on fire I am posting again.

I have secured funding through my employer for my first certification on the road to a cyber-security specialist, and will not be going for the degree because it doesn't seem necessary. I can get 3-4 certifications which would amount to the same thing.

Anyone have any thoughts? I know a lot of you work in IT fields so any suggestions would be welcome. I am going to get my certifications through this vendor:

http://www.comptiastore.com/category_s/158.htm

Yeah, you certainly found the time :P

With the first world's Cyber War sorta-over,
the Flame trojan-worm taking the Iranians by surprise,
and the fact that almost every large organization these days has built a special unit of people to handle cyber-warfare...

Well, these are interesting times... cyberly :P

Gusington · May 30, 2012, 10:43:47 AM

^My thinking exactly. And if I can have my education paid for, well, there's little risk involved.

Mr. Bigglesworth · May 30, 2012, 11:24:08 AM

You will be...

Agent Smith I presume?

Gusington · May 30, 2012, 11:25:34 AM

I'm afraid I can't elaborate :)

Barthheart · May 30, 2012, 11:36:21 AM

Gus in the Machine?

LongBlade · May 30, 2012, 11:51:25 AM

Quote from: Barthheart on May 30, 2012, 11:36:21 AM
Gus in the Machine?

And the GrogHeads chief of cyber security. Now we'll have someone to blame!

Gusington · May 30, 2012, 12:33:02 PM

Isn't that me already? I do like Gus in the Machine and have the shirt to go with it, btw:

TheCommandTent · May 30, 2012, 07:14:05 PM

Quote from: Gusington on May 30, 2012, 10:43:47 AM
^My thinking exactly. And if I can have my education paid for, well, there's little risk involved.

That is the way to do it.

Staggerwing · May 30, 2012, 08:02:18 PM

Quote from: Gusington on May 30, 2012, 12:33:02 PM
Isn't that me already? I do like Gus in the Machine and have the shirt to go with it, btw:

Is Andy Summers the middle one?

Gusington · May 31, 2012, 09:33:14 AM

No that's me.

bayonetbrant · May 31, 2012, 10:39:33 AM

Quote from: Gusington on April 25, 2012, 08:22:44 PM
Anyone work in the industry? Anyone got pros/cons? My current job as a intranet communications manager ties into cybersecurity at a basic level.

I can put you in touch with a few people in the biz. One is the heading of training/wargaming for USCYBERCOM at Ft Meade. Another is a contractor that does a lot of high-level cybersecurity work for the gov't. Let's talk later.

Gusington · May 31, 2012, 10:53:41 AM

^Thanks Brant. It will be some time until I get the proper certifications. Setting the foundation with A+, networking and general security this year hopefully and then moving along to higher level security certifications (probably 2) if all goes well after that, next year.

It will take some time to get there but that's where I'm headed.

LongBlade · May 31, 2012, 12:12:31 PM

Quote from: bayonetbrant on May 31, 2012, 10:39:33 AM
Quote from: Gusington on April 25, 2012, 08:22:44 PM
Anyone work in the industry? Anyone got pros/cons? My current job as a intranet communications manager ties into cybersecurity at a basic level.

I can put you in touch with a few people in the biz. One is the heading of training/wargaming for USCYBERCOM at Ft Meade. Another is a contractor that does a lot of high-level cybersecurity work for the gov't. Let's talk later.

That reminds me - I know someone who used to work in the industry, too. Best way I know how to get hold of him is Facebook, though...